Sport And Recreation Zone Code

City Plan code template

This code template supports the preparation of a development application against either the acceptable outcome(s) or performance outcome(s) contained in the code. Development assessment rules are outlined in Section 5.3.3 of the City Plan. Please note: For assessment against the overall outcomes, refer to the appropriate code. Note: The whole of the planning scheme is identified as the assessment benchmark for impact assessable development. This specifically includes assessment of impact assessable development against this strategic framework. The strategic framework may contain intentions and requirements that are additional to and not necessarily repeated in zone, overlay or other codes. In particular, the performance outcomes in zone codes address only a limited number of aspects, predominantly related to built form. Development that is impact assessable must also be assessed against the overall outcomes of the code as well as the strategic framework.

6.2.6 Sport and recreation zone code

6.2.6.1 Application This code applies to assessing all development in the Sport and recreation zone. When using this code, reference should be made to Section 5.3.2 and, where applicable, Section 5.3.3, in Part 5. Where development is identified in the Bond University precinct or Bundall equestrian area precinct, additional outcomes will apply to assessment. Note: To the extent there is any inconsistency with the outcomes applying to the whole of the zone, the precinct outcomes will prevail.

6.2.6.2 Purpose (1) The purpose of the Sport and recreation zone code is to provide for a range of organised activities that includes sport, cultural and educational activities where the uses require a level of built infrastructure. It includes structures, such as clubhouses, gymnasiums, public swimming pools, tennis courts, and other infrastructure to support recreational and sporting activities. (2) The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes: (a) Land uses – (i) are typically active recreational uses, such as tennis courts, football grounds, swimming pools, parks and indoor sport and recreation facilities; (ii) include large sporting facilities such as the Gold Coast Turf Club and Metricon Stadium; iSPOT:#62485247 v1 - CITY PLAN VERSION 4 - CODE TEMPLATE - SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE CODE Page 1 of 8 (iii) support social, cultural and civic uses and needs, including temporary uses such as festivals, circuses or community evacuation centres in times of need; (iv) in urban areas include supporting development such as clubs, function/conference facilities, tourist attractions, tourist accommodation and a limited range of shops and food and drink outlets (with a GFA of up to 150m²) where these uses support or complement the primary sport and recreation use of the land and acceptable standards of amenity are maintained for nearby sensitive uses; (v) do not affect the amenity of adjacent areas, particularly residential areas; and (vi) do not compromise the active recreation function of the zone. (b) Character consists of – (i) large, active recreation areas that are developed with high quality facilities that support the City’s recreation and sporting pursuits; and (ii) well maintained open space areas that positively contribute to the City’s green space network. (c) Built form – (i) is of a height that allows for a flexible range of recreational activities while not impacting on the amenity of the open space area or nearby sensitive land uses; (ii) is flexible, adaptable and multi-use to support the wide range of social, cultural and civic uses and needs envisaged in the zone; (iii) has limited site cover to protect the recreational function of open space areas; and (iv) is setback to minimise impacts on adjoining uses and reduce visual dominance. (d) Lot design – (i) allows land to be used for a variety of sporting and recreational activities. (e) Variations in the zone are – (i) Bond University precinct; and (ii) Bundall equestrian area precinct. (3) The purpose of the Bond University precinct will be achieved through the following additional overall outcomes: (a) Development will be sporting facilities with ancillary structures, buildings and rooming accommodation buildings. (b) Development provides and retains high quality open and communal space to address the needs of staff, students and residents of Bond University. (c) Growth does not exceed the capacity of the current Bond University infrastructure agreement. (4) The purpose of the Bundall equestrian area precinct will be achieved through the following additional overall outcomes: (a) The Bundall equestrian area is a racing and events precinct, providing a venue for outdoor events and the Gold Coast Show, while retaining and enhancing its role as a regional centre for horseracing and related equine activities. Outdoor events, including temporary uses may occur where acceptable standards of amenity are maintained for nearby sensitive uses. iSPOT:#62485247 v1 - CITY PLAN VERSION 4 - CODE TEMPLATE - SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE CODE Page 2 of 8 (b) Supporting development consists of a limited range of Shops, Service industry premises and Medium-rise residential and Short-term accommodation where they do not conflict with the long-term operation of the Benowa re-pump facility.

6.2.6.3 Specific benchmarks for assessment

Table 6.2.6-2: Sport and recreation zone code – for assessable development

Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Does the proposal meet the acceptable outcome? Internal use If not, justify how the proposal meets either the performance outcome or overall outcome Setbacks PO1 AO1.1 Setbacks: Setbacks are as follows: (a) assist in the protection of Setback Minimum distances measured in metres adjacent amenity; and (m) (b) reduce visual dominance of Front 10m the built form from the road or adjoining dwellings. Side and rear 6m AO1.2 Bundall equestrian area precinct Setbacks are as follows Setback Building height Minimum distances measured in metres (m) Front not applicable 6m Side and rear up to 4.5m 1.5m for that part between 2m 4.5m – 7.5m for that part exceeding an extra 0.5m is 7.5m added for every 3m in height or part thereof over 7.5m

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Figure 6.2.6-1 Illustration showing Sport and recreation zone setbacks and site cover outcomes Site cover PO2 AO2 Site cover: Site cover does not exceed 25%. (a) reduces the dominance of buildings and structures; and (b) reflects the open space needs for the proposed sport and recreational activity. PO3 AO3 Bundall equestrian area Bundall equestrian area precinct precinct Site cover does not exceed 40%. Development reflects a built form that is consistent with a raceway and allows for significant ground level open space.

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Figure 6.2.6-2 Illustration showing Sport and recreation zone setback and height outcomes for a bowling club example

Figure 6.2.6-3 Illustration showing Sport and recreation zone setback and height outcomes for a driving range example

iSPOT:#62485247 v1 - CITY PLAN VERSION 4 - CODE TEMPLATE - SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE CODE Page 5 of 8 Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Does the proposal meet the acceptable outcome? Internal use If not, justify how the proposal meets either the performance outcome or overall outcome Height PO4 AO4 Development is of a height that: Building height does not exceed 11.5m or that shown (a) allows for the effective on the Building height overlay map. operation of the use; and AND (b) does not significantly impact Structures do not exceed 11.5m or that shown on the on adjacent uses. Building height overlay map. OR Outdoor pole lights up to 30m in height are located more than 100m from sensitive land uses.

Figure 6.2.6-4 Illustration showing Sport and recreation zone setback and height outcomes for a sports ground with lighting example Density PO5 AO5 Bundall equestrian area Bundall equestrian area precinct precinct Density does not exceed that shown on Residential Density: density overlay map. (a) is consistent with the character of the Bundall equestrian area; and (b) provides for medium to high density development where it can be comfortably accommodated and supports mixed uses. iSPOT:#62485247 v1 - CITY PLAN VERSION 4 - CODE TEMPLATE - SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE CODE Page 6 of 8 Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Does the proposal meet the acceptable outcome? Internal use If not, justify how the proposal meets either the performance outcome or overall outcome PO6 AO6 Bond University precinct Bond University precinct Development does not result in No acceptable outcome provided. the cumulative capacity of the university exceeding 10,000 equivalent full time students and staff based on the calculations from the 13 March 1989 Development Deed being: Calculation of equivalent full Type of land time students use and staff (persons) Student housing 1.0 equivalent on campus persons per bed University 0.015 equivalent campus persons per buildings (other square metre of than net usable floor commercial/ space tourist uses) 0.22 equivalent Research park persons per – laboratories square metre of and actual net research laboratory/researc facilities h floor area Research park 0.015 equivalent – officer and persons per administration square metre of areas gross floor area Commercial/ The number of tourist areas on equivalent campus persons determined by application of Council’s adopted policy in that

iSPOT:#62485247 v1 - CITY PLAN VERSION 4 - CODE TEMPLATE - SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE CODE Page 7 of 8 Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Does the proposal meet the acceptable outcome? Internal use If not, justify how the proposal meets either the performance outcome or overall outcome regard Note: A reconciliation table is to be provided to Council identifying the proposed and total equivalent full time students and staff in the precinct at the completion of any building work (excluding minor building work) undertaken on the site. Note: The reference to ‘equivalent persons’ in the table does not take the meaning applied under the National Constriction Code (NCC) and is only intended to be used in demonstrating compliance with this performance outcome. Amenity PO7 AO7.1 Bundall equestrian area Bundall equestrian area precinct precinct At least 20% of the site is landscaped at ground level. Extensive areas of ground level landscaping are provided to a AO7.2 standard, which promotes a Bundall equestrian area precinct pleasant, attractive and functional An area 3m wide adjoining any street frontage is pedestrian environment. landscaped and integrated at the same level as the footpath. Lot design (for subdivision only) PO8 AO8.1 Lots are of a size and Minimum lot size is 4,000m2. configuration that allow for a range of sporting and recreational AO8.2 activities. Minimum road frontage is 25m.

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